All Channels

Charter & Fractional

NATA: Scheduled Air Service Cuts Offer GA Opportunities

National Air Transportation Association president and CEO Tim Obitts says general aviation is equipped to quickly fill gaps in air service.
Airlines

U.S. Reciprocates on China’s Flight Ban Concession

The U.S. Department of Transportation will allow Chinese carriers to fly as many as two round trips a week between the two countries.
Maintenance and Modifications

New Textron Aviation Service Chief Aims For 'Consistent Consistency'

Lowering inspection costs and reducing customer aircraft downtimes appear on Textron Aviation senior v-p of customer support Brian Rohloff's to-do list.
Article image
Airlines

EASA’s Covid Charter Draws First Signatories

Three airlines and seven airports have agreed to help implement health measures recommended by EASA’s new health protocol.
Airlines

UAE Lifts Flight Restrictions on Etihad, Emirates

Etihad will begin service to 20 cities on June 10 from Abu Dhabi while Emirates launches flights to 16 key destinations on June 15.
Article image
FBOs

Avflight Expands Its Michigan Service Area

With the opening of its latest location at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Michigan-based Avflight now operates seven FBOs in its home state.
Article image
Aircraft

AviationManuals Offers Free Guide on Understanding MELs

The guide is intended to help flight departments better understand where and when a minimum equipment list is required.
Aircraft

Dassault Converts Falcon 900B for Medical Cargo Duty

Dassault Falcon Services completed the passenger-to-cargo conversion of a Falcon 900B in eight days.
Article image
Airports

ACI Issues Airport Ramp Up Guide for Covid Crisis

With airport traffic expected to rise towards pre-Covid levels once again, Airports Council International has issued guidelines for ramping up operations.
Airlines

China Changes Course on Flight Approval Formula

A move to allow more foreign carriers to resume service to China comes a day after the U.S. ordered a ban on passenger flights by Chinese airlines.
Rotorcraft

HAI Calls For FDM in Piston Helicopters

The Helicopter Association International calls for installing flight recorders in all new helicopters, not just those with turbine engines.
FBOs

Galaxy FBO Breaks Ground on New Dallas Location

Galaxy FBO, which just opened its second FBO, is already at work on its third.
Article image
Avionics

Appareo Adds Conexus Connectivity Collection

Appareo's new Conexus Aircraft Communication Units will help operators and manufacturers collect flight monitoring data.
Aircraft

Trimec Aviation Expands Gulfstream Mx Portfolio

Fort Worth, Texas-based Trimec Aviation adds Gulfstream GIV and GIV-SP to its scheduled and unscheduled maintenance capabilities.
Avionics

Avcon Taps SD as Preferred Connectivity Supplier

Satcom Direct inked a deal to be the preferred airborne connectivity supplier for Austrian aircraft management and charter operator Avcon Jet.
Avionics

Mid-Continent Adds Popular Autopilot Line

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics was named an authorized sales and service center for BendixKing AeroCruze, xCruze autopilots.
Article image
Rotorcraft

Airbus E-Delivers New Helicopters to Helitrans

Norway’s Helitrans is the first customer to take delivery of new Airbus helicopters using the OEM’s e-Delivery process.
Article image
Airlines

Chinese Carriers To Face U.S. Flight Ban

A U.S. Department of Transportation order barring Chinese carriers from entry into the U.S. takes effect on June 16.
Avionics

NTSB Calls On Helo OEMs To Install Recording Systems

The NTSB wants helicopter manufacturers to equip turbine-powered helicopters with crash-resistant systems to record data, audio, and images.
Rotorcraft

Bell V-280 Flies With GKN's Plastic Airframe Parts

The Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor recently began test flights with thermoplastic parts from GKN Aerospace.
Article image
Regulations and Government

UK Ignores Industry Pleas and Confirms Quarantine Rules

Almost all travelers arriving in the UK from June 8 will be required to register for a 14-day quarantine at a fixed address.
Airlines

IATA Sees ‘Green Shoots’ of Recovery

Airlines registered a 30-percent increase in total flights from April 21 to May 27.
Airports

Kentucky Airport Ups Construction Tempo During Lull

Kentucky's Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport is taking care of several infrastructure construction projects amid the Covid-19 induced downturn.
Airlines

UK Government Refuses To Act on Layoffs after Airline Bailouts

UK aviation minister says government cannot act to stop layoffs at BA and EasyJet and will not extend further support to the country's aviation industry.
Airlines

Greece Bans Qatari Flights after Covid Cases Arrive in Athens

Twelve passengers on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha test positive for Covid upon arrival in Athens.
Article image
Safety

Sustaining Safety Culture Focus of Wyvern Webinar

Andreas Mauritzson of Sun Air Jets says the key to a successful safety management system is one that's "lived" by every employee in every department.
Airlines

How Covid Is Turning Air Transport On Its head, and What the Industry Needs To Do To Survive

How Covid Is Turning Air Transport On Its head, and What the Industry Needs To Do To Survive
Article image
Aircraft

Magnix Makes Another Leap for Electric Aviation with eCaravan First Flight

Magnix Makes Another Leap for Electric Aviation with eCaravan First Flight
Article image
Airlines

Europe’s Airlines Lament Haphazard Lifting of Travel Restrictions

Airline planning departments struggle to firm schedules due to a failure by EU countries to coordinate border reopenings.
Charter & Fractional

FAA Cautions Pilots on Illegal Charter Pitfalls

In its educational campaign against illegal charter, the FAA released a letter outlining potential traps that could lead to unauthorized flights.